BMW 5-Series Saloon 535i SE 4d (1988/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought 2nd hand, 1 previous owner, £8K.
Costs
Cracked manifold - ouch!
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On the road
Driving
Nurburgring suspension = outhandle most things.
Performance
Changed chip, Sports exhuast, topped 150.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ever present electrical problems, interior lights coming on round left hand bends!!!
Image
True iconic shape of the later 80's.
Comfort
Not the comfiest of the BM's I've owned.
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Security and Service
Service
Major BMW dealers - license to print money would be as easy!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - Remarkable unit the M60.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes